Overall a good experience! The Ruck has a great beer selection and a convenient beer menu that also gives untapped ratings which was a helpful addition. The drinks came out quickly after we ordered them. The food took a decent amount longer. While we did wait 30 minutes for our food when it wasn't very busy , when it did come out it was hot and delicious. Flavorful wings, yummy disco fries/tots and some of the most well seasoned onion rings I've ever had. The atmosphere of the restaurant is classic pub food bar place but was well cleaned. Other than having to wait a little longer than usual for our food it was a great experience. We were so excited to eat by the time it came I did forget to take a photo of the food but it was all portioned well and well seasoned. read more

The Ruck - Pubs Near Me - Troy, New York

My first visit to The Ruck was enjoyable. I went by myself. I was actually trying to find the Rensselaer County Clerk's Office. People kept telling me, " It's across the street from The Ruck. You know, The Ruck?" That was no help to me. I was unfamiliar with this tavern. To think that it's more famous than the county offices sparked my curiosity. So after I took care of my paperwork with the county I stopped in at The Ruck. I would describe it as a business and dive bar that makes craft beers. I made it in for lunch on a weekday. I took a seat at the bar. I was surprised to see the menu was quite extensive. There was a nice selection of soups. I ordered a cup of Greens and Beans along with 5 oz. of Fat Orange Cat Brew Chonky . I liked the beer. The soup was quite good, too. The man seated next to me was eating wings. He was raving about them. He said they were the best in town. I'll have to try them next time. Service is very good. The bartender was a good guy. Very nice and helpful. He said that on football game nights the bar is packed with Bills fans. Sounds like a lot of fun. read more

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Garlic parm wings here were solid. I had ordered the bar-b-cita sandwich which was good as well; both were solid. I also noticed that they have a pretty extensive beer selection. I would definitely come back if I were ever in the area read more

The Ruck - Pubs Near Me - Troy, New York

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We went here after the RPI women's basketball game. I had been here before and it is a typical local spot with a beer menu. We ordered wings, a burger and two chicken sandwiches. I was a bit annoyed since the wings were ordered right away and then our meals about 10 minutes later, then everything came out at once. Our server should have asked if we wanted them separately or tell us that wings take 20 minutes. It is rustic, and yes a local dive. Food was good. Wings were fair. If the skin had some crunch they would be better. Parking is on the street. There is a government lot across the street with plenty of warnings about being towed. read more

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Ryan was super knowledgable and willing to spend the time I needed to get the parts I needed and get back up and running! Outstanding customer Service is hard to find! Thanks read more

Was back for the first time since '08 this weekend and it was great. Not the same magical feeling it had when I was undergrad but a vibe I completely dug. It's a little cleaner and better presented, the beer selection is now an outstanding highlight as opposed to mostly the junk college kids wanted to drink in the day. The beer menu was stellar with a number of excellent local selections and limited releases. From IPA's to Stouts and everything in between. As a non IPA drinker I appreciated the number of options for me as a lot of craft focused bars seem to focus on IPA's. Foodwise I had my old favorite a wingburger and there are now many flavor options for it which is a nice evolution and they don't skimp on the sauce. Which was great for the fries. I miss the side of blue cheese it used to feature but I should have asked I'm sure they'd have tossed it in. It is definitely feeling like a full on gastropub that everyone should enjoy now and not just the favorite bar of the RPI and Sage students. (Though I'd understand if it was). If they had the beer selection they do now when I was in undergrad I'd have spent far more money here than I already did LOL. The staff was super friendly. And it's great to see the place continuing to thrive. It's a little more corporate and not the same but that's ok. It's still got the core mojo. read more

A great little hole in the wall. Always worth paying them a visit. Great service and great ambiance.

As a resident of Troy and owner of properties in Troy. My husband (who was born and raised in Buffalo) and I would go to The Ruck since they are local and a Bills backer bar. The bar is tight, dark and narrow and wish the bathrooms were cleaner, however I liked that it was local. I reserved a table for 8 not the area I wanted but it was ok. I reserved the "Ruck Room" personally for the 2nd time 3 weeks in advance for 10 for 12/14 at1p. My party and I arrived, and a female employee stated that it was not relayed to her, she only saw a reservation for a small table by the wall. A male employee told a friend in my party that they do not take reservations during Bills game. Lies!! There were about 4 people in the ruck room area which were 2 separate couples. I showed this employee my email confirmation for my reservation, and she still would not honor it she never went to the patrons to explain that the table was reserved. She instead said she can line us up at the shuffleboard facing a wall with TV in the distance and get us a bucket of Labatt Blue what a joke felt like 3rd class passengers. I feel that they are racist and wanted to keep their white customers happy. I had the proof, and it was shown but not honored. We as a large group left to keep the 4 happy. I asked to speak with the owner, and she said he was on his honeymoon. I am meeting with my lawyer on the 20th for the humiliation, embarrassment, prejudice and we having to change our plans last minute one of the people in my party is an elder and she was made to stand all that time then walk back to the vehicle. I will take our business to McGeary's in Albany where it is more diverse clientele. Will update on legal process. read more

Water tasted like gasoline. Servers Pet the dogs did not wash hands then proceeded to Handel food do not recommend

Really enjoyed the vegan options at this location. Absolutely love the fact that they are dog friendly for indoor and outdoor seating. We were able to find street parking. We were stopping along a road trip and we wouldn't necessarily recommend this area/city to stop, but this restaurant on its own was very good. Lots of seating, available and clean restrooms. read more

The Ruck - a menu on a wooden table - Pubs Near Me - Troy, New York

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This is my first and only Yelp review. I just want the general public to be informed they will not let morons play Higher by Creed on TouchTunes three times in a row, an instead enforce a positive and fun atmosphere read more

Wings soggy, food is overpriced and super greasy. Have to pass next time we are out for a bite and drink in favor of Nighthawks which is better quality and priced. Won't be back read more

From the college days where a customer and bartender tried to trick us into paying the customers tab with the old "I bet you can't finish two shots before I finish two beers" scam to now, the Ruck hasn't changed a bit. Still the same sticky tables and floors, same local clientele, average bar food, and fantastic beer selection. read more

I had the chopped beef sandwich and really liked the dressing in the side salad. My son had the legend chicken and my husband had the pork sandwich. All plates were clean and our service was very fast and attentive. read more

The Ruck burger was great and they had a good selections of beers to enjoy with my burger. Service was friendly and the prices were fair.

Outstanding time, like I remembered. It was my first time in 15 years going to the Ruck, but this time, instead of drunk roommates/friends, it was just my fiancée, golden retriever, and me. This place is very dog friendly! I don't think I have ever been to the ruck during daylight hours, so that was also another nice experience. read more

Depends who is waiting on you. The service can be a little shote. Waited 15 minutes for someone to come over and then another 15 -20 for her to come back with the drinks and take my order... wasn't worth it read more

What a great place! Staff is awesome! Food is great! And...the atmosphere is so chill! They make awesome drinks, too, and always have awesome beer and cider on tap! read more

The Ruck - Long island - Pubs Near Me - Troy, New York

Seems that every time I'm at The Ruck it's for a local comedy show! Great drink selection and fun atmosphere. The mozz sticks were great, but the pretzels with beer cheese didn't do much for me. My one complaint was food being served with disposable containers. I'll be back for the comedy though! read more

The Ruck - Pubs Near Me - Troy, New York

College joint serving up some fun stuff - as evident by the names on the menu (I see you Millenials Can't Buy Houses AKA the avocado toast). I shared the Sausage Party flatbread with my sister (many jokes to be written about this...) and also ordered Disco Fries for the table. At this time, I can't remember the name of the stout I ordered (started with an L) but I remembered I enjoyed it, it was chocolately. I also tried my brother-in-laws chicken wing, I think he ordered the garlic parmesan variety, it was pretty good. The sausage party was a party, they don't skimp on the meat. That's what she said? Am I making the right joke here? The disco fries were pretty standard disco fries (oh fine, poutine) Service was friendly and prompt. I know it's a college bar but it could also be a good date spot. Just putting that out there into the universe. read more

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This was our first time coming here. We heard so much about the wings and beer selection. I started off with a nine pin and my bf a Jameson and ginger (he had a bad day) then we both got "gold" wings and a large basket of fries to share. The wings weren't bad just very salty and seemed like straight mustard and the fries were decent but semi soggy. I mean... I would go back and try a diff flavor. I even got ranch and that tasty salty to me as well. I had my bf tru so I didn't review with a bunk tongue and he agreed. Afterwards I tried a pumpkin blend draft from down East. So good but i could only have one. But like I said... I'll def be back. read more

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If u r a college age kid the Ruck is ok but it's in no way sophisticated or elegant or original, things I admire, plus I don't like beer.

The Ruck was the crowning jewel of Troy's late night... until Troy and the Ruck got hipster Gentrified. The food has always been great pub/bar food. The KRS-1 wrap was the best ( Cuban wrap/ discontinued) and the wings are still ok. And the beer list is pretty good. The crowd and the prices have turned into hipster garbage... $20 for a dozen ok wings... nope! Bring back the Krs-1 and $5 Al Bundys! read more

I came for the wings! i really love chicken wings and make journeys to try the best. with the reputation here i was excited to try. we started with beers and the white boy tots. they were so good! the beer selection was great and reasonably priced. maybe i expected too much from the wings. they were definitely fresh wings, meaty, but i was not a huge fan of the sauce. i got medium buffalo and it kinda just tasted like bottled sauce, nothing special. now the blue cheese, that was fantastic! it was the best i've ever had. I still want to go back and try different wings and more beers! read more

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Wings were top notch! Beer selection like no other around. Bartender was very relaxed & kept up with the entire bar. Kudos to him. Bathrooms were a bit on the dingy side but can't expect much for a college bar. read more

In town on business and did some Yelping to see what was good in the area. I checked out this place and their menu then made the decision. Here's how it went... Atmosphere/Appearance: Right off of a city street is this gem. It's got a good mixture of a dive bar and a decent pub. They were in the middle or doing some renovations so I'm excited to see what the new interior looks like when they're all done! For now there's lots of darker woods all over along with a decent bar rail right near the front entrance. Along the back wall is a very long bench seat paired with tables that you can push together to form one long one. It's a college town so it was a bit loud inside, but you kind-of expect that from these types of bars. Service: India took great care of us. She was super busy since it was only her and 1 other staff member taking care of the entire restaurant so I don't blame her for being so, so busy. It was easy forgive her for the few slip-ups. Food: I saw wings on the menu so I went for it. They had a list of flavors with some interesting names. I went with the "Brother Rob Hot" which is supposed to be some super hot sauce, but it wasn't. It had a good amount of eat and great flavor, but it's nothing to be afraid of. Another flavor I got was the Buffalo Garlic Parmesan. It was delicious and my preferred sauce over the others. Next up was Medium. Medium was medium. Lol. Last, but not least was the "Sauce of the Day" a sweet, tangy, honey-based selection. It was okay, but quite different. The wings were also big, juicy and not fried so much to where they were burnt. Their house-made bleu cheese was fantastic and went perfectly with the spiciness of the wings. Value: Pretty good in my opinion, but there were some issues in communication here. 8 big juicy wings with bleu cheese, celery and carrots will run you $11.00. That's not atrocious, but they were worth it. So now, apparently, some of the sauces come at a premium of $1.00. My Buffalo Garlic Parmesan, Brother Rob Hot and Sauce of the Day were all an extra $1.00. I didn't know this because it didn't say it anywhere on the menu. When my bill showed up I fought the charges by proving that my menu never listed any extra charges for "premium sauces". So, some of the menus actually did have the extra charge listed while some didn't. That sounds pretty inconsistent and maybe they should pay attention to that. Not my fault. Also, my coworker told me to tell you guys that the lettuce, tomato and onion on burgers is an extra $1.00, which is also not listed. #StayWoke. Granted, I'm not complaining about a couple of bucks, it's just the principle that I felt like I was being nickel & dimed on the slide. I'd totally come back here specifically for the wings. It's a nice chill place to hang out with your friends or coworkers to get a beer, some food and take a load off for the day. read more

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The website for this place makes it sound WAY nicer than it actually is. It's a pretty dingy bar with wobbly tables and chairs, and mediocre service and food. It took us a while to even get water. We ordered a bunch of appetizers that were pretty disappointing. The chips with beer queso is a small paper tray of chips with a minimal amount of queso sauce on them. Barely any. Our friends seemed to like the seitan wings, though. Two of us had the fish bites sandwich and two of us had burgers. The fish sandwich got pretty good reviews from our table. My burger was ok but nothing terribly exciting. The service left a lot to be desired. Our table was super wobbly and it took the owner coming over to actually fix anything. We asked to switch tables and were told we could only have the table nearest us until 7, which was 18 minutes from the time we were discussing the issue. Thankfully the owner was very nice and did help us out with that. I was just kind of embarrassed we chose this place to bring friends to (we aren't local) and had been hoping it was a nicer pub with better service. read more

Another great visit to The Ruck Sat 2/27/21. Coach Andy McD & I went here for our annual Six Nation rugby tournament watch party. Several local rugby players & coaches were in attendance. The Ruck has a very loyal customer base. A vast selection of craft beers on tap. 30 beers & 2 ciders on tap plus many others in cans & bottles. Refillable growlers are available. We enjoyed some Switchbacks, Founders, & a couple of Jamesons. Coach had The Ludlow special ($14)-can't remember what it was LOL. I had the famous Wing Burger ($13) -beef patty smothered in The Ruck's signature chicken wing sauce. A go-to favorite. Many orders of chix wings were devoured. The Ruck has a highly regarded reputation for excellent chix wings. Tops in Troy & the Capital District. TRADITIONAL or BONELESS WINGS $11 FRIED SEITAN"WINGS" {V} $13 Your Choice of Mild, Medium, Hot, BBQ, BBQ Hot + $1 Vegan Buffalo Sauces, Garlic Parm Butter, Sauce of the Day, Honey Mustard, Brother Rob Hot, Buffalo Garlic Parm, Gold Sauce. Thank you owner Dave Gardell. And as always a shout out to Chef Rachel Mabb & her staff-consistent excellence from her kitchen crew. Try the brunch you won't be disappointed. And thanks to our server, Randall for putting up with our rowdy group. C-ya soon. Thanks again Nick P. read more

Some of the best bar food I've ever had. 6 of us ordered different things and everything was cooked correctly and tasted great! Large portions too! read more

Great place to watch a game! Great beers and fun darts! Will be back when I come back to Troy!

Great vegetarian options. Friendly service. Fun atmosphere. We will be back! Loved the seitan hot wings and veggie burger.

I found The Ruck enjoyable with my friends who like the dive bar feel and the live music paired with the CapReg's popular wings and beer. They weren't kidding when it comes to their wings...and offered seitan if you want. The upstairs is a completely different feel, as if you've been taken to the next level...and it is named The Next Level at The Ruck. With a more sophisticated take on menu offerings, they are not meant for your usual bar food likings. I've only been to The Ruck at night and it is always dim but welcoming and staff are friendly/efficient. My friends and I love their wings, especially the honey mustard and the medium buffalo. The medium are just spicy enough for our taste and anything more would deter me from enjoying them. They also have a sauce of the day wing, just ask for it. Most recently, we've had the maple BBQ...superb I'd say! The cinnamon sweet potato fries were also a big hit. They have a bunch of local beer and ciders...something for everyone. I wouldn't recommend anywhere else for a good beer and wings in Troy, so get yourself here for a fun and delicious time. read more

The Ruck - Half and half wings! Maple BBQ (left) + honey mustard (right) - Pubs Near Me - Troy, New York

As a bar this place is maybe an 8/10 but as a restaurant it's a a solid 3/10. Food was very expensive and definitely not worth it in my opinion... The staff was nice, and there was a wide selection of drinks but overall not what I was expecting based off the website. read more

I go here when I'm a bit tipsy and need some delicious bar snacks. Prices are pretty steep considering apps are nearly the same price as meals. So if it's pay day and you're looking for a crowded bar scene with weird food pricing this is your spot ($$$). Decent beer selection, old school late 90's junk all over the wall kinda place. Bit of a "bro" kinda crowd. This is a homegrown Sports bar at its finest. read more

I came here for the first time on Troy night out, and ordered a salad ...... Wonder how long it could have taken just to chop it up??? read more

The Ruck - Pubs Near Me - Troy, New York

OK, I know I said I couldn't get my wife to return to The Ruck after her first experience, but just like some places are closed on Sunday, there are also a number of places closed on Mondays. And so it was that we were not able to dine at a location that was walking distance from The Ruck. Her first comment was that it looked a lot better with the light now coming through all the glass doors leading to the sidewalk patio. Then she said it even smells a lot better! ;-) We had arrived early enough that we were ahead of the trivia fans who would be coming later for an evening of fun. The bartender let us know that we would normally need to place our order at the bar, but since it wasn't busy yet he was willing to serve us at our table until the crowd starting coming in. Pints of Alpine's Captain Stout and Bell's Quinannan ($5 each) kept us occupied while we reviewed the menu. I then suggested probably the most sacrilegious item on the menu which we had never, ever, had before at any place that was known for its wings... I ordered Boneless Wings ($10). Call me what you like, but they were actually quite good. They were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and flavorful with the medium spicing. My wife ordered the Napa Cowgirl ($12) while I had This Little Piggie ($10). The Cowgirl is surprisingly a chicken burger, with guacamole, roasted red pepper, spinach, chipotle mayo and topped with a fried egg. Again the chicken was juicy and all the flavors blended nicely. The Piggie is appropriately pulled pork served with some kale, bacon slaw, cheddar, and some IPA BBQ sauce. Another tasty sandwich. I'm willing to bump back up to 4*. By the time we were ready to leave the place was almost filled and people were anxious to join our table to the adjacent group of trivia aficionados. The question remaining is whether I'll ever get the wife to return. My guess is that there's a better chance now than before. read more

The Ruck - This Little Piggie - House smoked pulled pork w/ kale, bacon slaw, cheddar & IPA BBQ sauce. - Pubs Near Me - Troy, New York

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We ate here for a quick lunch during the River Festival. The service was a little slow considering there wasn't that many people present in the Ruck. Maybe it was because of the Festival and perhaps they were understaffed? Cheesy fries: I thought these were pretty meh. Generally, it's hard to go wrong with cheesy fries, but they weren't out of this world to me. I feel like the fries could have been seasoned more for more of a flavour. Buffalo Wings: I forgot which kind we ordered, but I remember we asked for the spiciest ones. It wasn't all that spicy, but it was really good. I really liked the sauces they used, and it was a satisfactory portion. Beef burger flatbread: Not sure if that's what it's called, but this was a plate of medium-done meats with veggie stuffings on top of flatbread. This was quite good, the combination of meat and dressing very well done, but it made of a messy meal. My friend was a little disappointed that there were mushrooms in it (he really hates mushrooms) and wished that they had included the description in their menu. read more

The Ruck - Cheesy fries! - Pubs Near Me - Troy, New York

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I don't remember my server's name, but updating my review to say that she was awesome! She had tattoos on the corners of her eyes. Super attentive, incredibly friendly, and was very considerate of my gluten allergy. To be fair, every server/bartender at The Ruck is awesome, but I didn't make a point of that in my previous reviews! read more

The food is always good and the beer is ON POINT ALWAYS! This is the place if you enjoy a beer and good food. They have some very good craft beers on tap. I don't know of another place on this side of the river that holds a candle to The Ruck. The bar is very large and adequate seating inside, out back in the courtyard, and even out front from time to time. The only complaint would be from time to time how busy is can get on a Friday or Saturday night. As well as sometimes the beer snob bartender. Other than that, you must stop by anytime from breakfast/brunch, lunch, dinner, or late night snack. I've even been known to work from here using the Wifi with a beer and the amazing deviled eggs! Enjoy!! read more

The Ruck is an establishment of Troy, NY. They are your neighborhood bar with an incredible staff who always go above and beyond to make you feel at home. We love to go here at least once a week! Recommend the medium garlic parm wings and an Al Bundy read more